Some Hidden Mistakes Job-seekers Make During Interviews

Its good to prepare well for your interviews, to practice your answers to popular questions, to research the company and position, study your CV, dress smell good and arrive on time.
However, I've come to realize from experience that many jobseekers adhere to these rules, but still end up performing poorly in interviews.
I've been a victim of these mistakes and it has cost me a lot of interviews that I would have aced. It took me some time to realize my mistake but unfortunately, many jobseekers still fall victim. What am I talking about?

1) Discussing and making noise with fellow interviewees: Interview is a serious business. It is not a social gathering or an avenue to exchange pleasantries, discuss politics and football and gossip about unimportant stuffs. Many, and I repeat many jobseekers make this mistake.
They're waiting for the interview to start or their turn to reach, and before you know it the place turns to a market place. Everybody forgets why they're there and start making noise. This works against you in two ways: You forget why you're there and all the preparations you've done, and even the company might percieve you as an unserious person. You won't realize this until you're called in for your turn and you realize you just ended up chatting away your potential job.

I'm not saying you shouldn't exchange greeting with fellow jobseekers, I'm saying you should do it quickly and go to one side and think about your answers to questions or any further info you might need to ruminate over that will make you soar above others. After the interview you can socialize.

2) Disclosing your answers to questions: On no account should you disclose to fellow interviewees your answers to questions asked, especially on salary and allowances. Why
Because that your "new friend" you told your expected salary can give a lesser figure during the second stage interview and he will be hired ahead of you. Many have lost jobs through this means (including myself) just because I was trying to make friends! If you're asked, tell the person its private matter or give him a figure way above what you demanded!

3) Becoming too casual immediately after the interview: I've seen some remove their tie immediately they come out of the interview room, some remove their suits and become too casual. Avoid these urges cos you never know if the company is still watching and assessing your level of focus and seriousness. Remain formal and organized until you climb that Okada, Keke or taxi.

4) Over-thinking about your performance: Once you're through with your interview, assure yourself that you did your best and leave the rest for God and the employer. There's no need to beat yourself, it will distract you. When you get home, analyse the interview, try to anlyse your mistakes and correct them in the next interview. Move on with your life!

Cheers!!!